Winfield (town), New York facts for kids
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Winfield, New York
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Location of Winfield in Herkimer County
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 Winfield, New York
Location in New York
Winfield, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.65 sq mi (61.26 km2) |
| • Land | 23.64 sq mi (61.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,086 |
| • Density | 88/sq mi (34.1/km2) |
| Time zone | EST |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
13491
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-043-82568 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979650 |
Winfield is a small town located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 2,086 people lived there. The town is named after a famous military leader, General Winfield Scott. It is in the southwestern part of Herkimer County, just south of the city of Utica.
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History of Winfield
The first people to settle in the Winfield area arrived around 1789. Most of these early settlers came from the New England region. The town of Winfield was officially created in 1816. It was formed by combining parts of three other towns: Richfield and Plainfield (which are in Otsego County), and Litchfield (which is in Herkimer County).
Geography of Winfield
Winfield covers a total area of about 61.3 square kilometers (about 23.7 square miles). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
The southern edge of Winfield and part of its western edge form the border with Otsego County. The rest of the western border is shared with Oneida County.
The East Branch of the Unadilla River flows through the town from the northeast to the southwest. Winfield Creek also flows into the Unadilla River near the village of West Winfield. The Unadilla River eventually joins the Susquehanna River. The northeastern part of Winfield has streams like Steele Creek that flow into the Mohawk River, which is part of the Hudson River system. This means water from Winfield flows to two different major river systems!
U.S. Route 20, a major highway, crosses the southern part of the town. For a short distance, it shares the road with New York State Route 51.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,752 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,778 | 1.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,652 | −7.1% | |
| 1850 | 1,481 | −10.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,480 | −0.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,561 | 5.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,597 | 2.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,625 | 1.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,475 | −9.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,386 | −6.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,312 | −5.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,449 | 10.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,333 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,462 | 9.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,750 | 19.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,013 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,053 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,146 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,202 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,086 | −5.3% | |
| 2014 (est.) | 2,128 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Based on the 2000 census, there were 2,202 people living in Winfield. These people lived in 821 households, and 614 of those were families.
- About 35.7% of households had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (59.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 25.1% of households were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or groups of unrelated people.
- Around 13.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Winfield had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
The population's age breakdown in 2000 was:
- 28.6% were under 18 years old.
- 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.6% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Winfield was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95.2 males.
Famous People from Winfield
- Seth M. Gates – He was a U.S. congressman who represented New York.
Communities and Places in Winfield
Winfield is made up of several smaller communities and interesting locations:
- Birmingham Corners – A small village near the eastern edge of the town, located where US-20 and NY-51 roads meet.
- Cedarville – A hamlet (a small settlement) in the northeastern part of the town, right on the town line along NY-51.
- Cedarville Station – Another hamlet located southwest of Chepachet on NY-51.
- Chepachet – A hamlet found southwest of Cedarville on NY-51.
- East Winfield – A spot located east of Hitching Corner on US-20.
- Hitching Corner – A hamlet east of West Winfield village, where US-20 and NY-51 are combined.
- Meeting House Green – A location southeast of North Winfield, on County Road 172. The Brace Farm and Meetinghouse Green Road Cemetery here are historic sites.
- North Winfield – A hamlet at the northern edge of the town on County Road 91.
- Round Top – A higher area or hill located southeast of East Winfield.
- West Winfield – This is the main village in the town, located on US-20, close to the western town line.
- Woods Corners – A hamlet in the southwestern part of the town, south of West Winfield on NY-51.
See also
- In Spanish: Winfield (Nueva York) para niños
